Dear Friends of Candlelighters,

In September, our community comes together to recognize National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (NCCAM). The month is dedicated to celebrating the brave superheroes who battle pediatric cancer. At Candlelighters, we understand that in addition to the shock of the diagnosis, there is a tremendous financial burden, an endless amount of travel, and an overwhelming emotional impact associated with childhood cancer. With your help – our organization is committed to ensuring that our local children and their families have the support and resources they critically need, especially with no pediatric oncology services offered in our area. Nearly 100 Candlelighter families in Brevard and Indian River counties benefit annually from 20 programs and services that help alleviate the emotional and financial burdens associated with childhood cancer. 

Operation Superhero

Candlelighters invites you to join us in celebrating NCCAM by making a donation in honor of Operation Superhero. Operation Superhero, in partnership with Jason Hook Photography, transforms our most deserving children into the superhero of their choice with a transformation and photoshoot celebrating them during their journey battling cancer. Donations help Candlelighters to encourage and nurture the children’s inner superheroes and show them that they are not alone in their fight. We are incredibly honored to spotlight our 2024 superheroes during this month’s campaign!

Donate: Please consider making a general donation of any amount to help raise funds during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Our campaign goal of $50,000 goes towards providing emotional support and financial assistance to families fighting cancer right here in our own community. Please fill out the donation envelope included and mail it back to Candlelighters OR donate through our website https://COBSuperhero24.givesmart.com.

Sponsor: Businesses can choose to sponsor the Superhero Campaign with a donation of $1,000 to receive additional entitlements in recognition of their donation. Candlelighters proudly shares our donor list year-round on our website, along with additional elements ensuring return on investment. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact information@candlelightersofbrevard.org or reserve at the above website. 

Our Candlelighter families – mom, dad, siblings and child with cancer are all impacted by this devastating diagnosis. It will take a justice league coming together for good to provide these families with every resource needed to fight the villain – cancer. Join our justice league today by pledging your generous donation to Operation Superhero during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 

Thank you for your consideration, 

Candlelighters Executive Staff & Board of Directors Because Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone

Candlelighters honors National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Our organization celebrated our 2024 Operation Superhero participants during our red-carpet Reveal Party. The children and their families were able to come together with sponsors and volunteers of the program to see the release of their movie trailers and posters. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this experience possible for Candlelighters!

Meet our 2024 Superheroes

Thank you to our Superhero Donors!

Thank you to our Superhero Reveal Party Sponsor!

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!

Thank you to our Campaign Donors!

$5,000+

In Memory of Adaline Rose Cowley – Gamora

$2,500+

Kathleen Hufford

$1,000+

Bill Heiselman

Lazaro & Carole Gonzalez

Mark & Patricia Gonsalves

$500+

Ann Hartnett

Atlantic Environmental of Florida

August & Maria Fix

Taylor & Lockard, PA

Westside Elementary School

$250+

Building Management Inc.

Darlene Milliard

Jeanne Maag – In Honor of Charlie Frausto

Robin & Dino Martin

Simply Bread

$100+

Annette Desmarais – In Honor of Sammy Oakley

Barbra Hall

Caroline Willis

Charlotte Bauer

Cheryl & Carl Doughty – In Memory of Debra Doughty

Diane Zeller

Frankie & Natasha Duran

Hillary Ross

Island Community Church

Kathleen & Angel Rios

Kerry & Karen Speed

Lori Mitchell

Michael & Carol Dana

Michael Toppa

Militano Construction

Nancy & Charles Palmer

Patsy Cole

Richard & Donna Schmid

Shay & Jeff Ferris – In honor of Ayla’s 2nd Birthday

Steve & Kit Petrovits

Yvonne Dulecki

$50+

Carolyn & Derek Cook

Diane Desmarais

Ellie Culliton

Eileen Schaap

Grace & Jose Ramirez

Indian River Press Coin Box

Michael Winters – In honor of Ayla’s 2nd Birthday

Miriam Doyle

Odyssey Charter School

Patricia McMahon

$20+

April Schick – In honor of Ayla’s 2nd Birthday

Amanda Duquette

Angela Warwick

Diane Martise

Fred & Kathleen Engel

Gerald & Marguerite Cox

Mary & Charles Dunsford

Samantha Roualet

Saunders Family

Shannon Stroman – In honor of Ayla’s 2nd Birthday